Chapter 11: Hair Removal

Question 1

Consumers in the United States spend millions of dollars per year on..

Answer 1

Hair removal products and services

Question 2

Hair follicle Is a mass of epidermal cells forming a

Answer 2

small tube or canal

Question 3

Is a thick club-shaped structure made from epithelial cells that surround the papilla.

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Hair bulb

Question 4

Is soft Downy hair found on the fetus

Answer 4

Lanugo

Question 5

The result of the activity of cells found in the basal layer

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Hair growth

Question 6

is the growth stage during which new hair is produced

Answer 6

The anagen phase

Question 7

This phase is the transition stage of hair growth

Answer 7

Catagen phase

Question 8

Hair growth occurs in three stages:

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Anagen
catagen
telogen

Question 9

The shortest part of the hair growth

Answer 9

Catagen phase

Question 10

This phase is the final or resting stage of hair growth

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Telogen

Question 11

This stage is the most important stage for Estheticians and effective hair removal is moving. Removing hair during this stage will be more effective for long-term reduction.

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Anagen stage

Question 12

Is excessive hair growth on the face chest, under arms, and groin especially in women

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Hirsutism

Question 13

Medical conditions related to excessive androgen production that affect hair growth are..

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Acromegaly and crushing syndrome

Question 14

Methods of hair removal fall into two general categories: 

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Temporary and permanent

Question 15

It’s a process for moving hair at or near the level of the skin.

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Depilation (Dep-uh-lay-shun)

Question 16

This method is when the hair is removed down to the skin surface

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Shaving

Question 17

An infection of hair follicles

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Folliculitis

Question 18

Uses alternating current

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Thermolysis

Question 19

Utilizes direct current from the prob, which creates a chemical reaction of sodium hydroxide also known as lye.

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Galvanic electrolysis

Question 20

Hard wax should be used in small areas such as:

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(Eyebrows)
bikini area
Axillae

Question 21

Waxes may also include additives such as..

Answer 21

• Azulene and chamomile- sensitive skin

- Tea Tree Oil- soothing and antiseptic benefits

Question 22

Is the technique that utilizes the wax that has built up on the muslin or pellon strip to remove the more obvious hair, while leaving shorter hair behind

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Blending

Question 23

Following waxing clients should avoid..

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Sun exposure
tanning booths
exfoliation
creams with fragrance or other ingredients that may be irritating, and excessive heat for at least 24 to 48 hours if any redness or irritation is present

Question 24

waxing should not be performed on clients who have

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Varicose Veins
Inflamed or irritated skin
Moles
Warts
Abrasions

Question 25

A calming product for post care wax

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Aloe vera gel

Question 26

What type of gloves should be used during waxing

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Vinyl or nitrile gloves, not latex

Question 27

Correctly shaping eyebrows can enhance

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Natural beauty and attractiveness

Question 28

Scientific study of hair and its diseases is called

Answer 28

Trichology

Question 29

Sugaring is a pro because

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It is water-soluble for easy clean up

Question 30

Produces a quick flash of light

Answer 30

IPL (intense pulsed light